Integrating creativity-focused projects can fill the gap between student achievement and provide natural differentiation to fit the diverse skills, talents, and interests of your students through the use of technology, as well as provide them with the 21st century skills they will need to succeed in the global marketplace. In this session, you will learn about the importance of "creativity," and how you may integrate this "4C" into your classroom through the use of technology TODAY!!!
Learning Outcomes
NCHS & KIPP staff will be able to:
Reflect and discuss the integration of creativity into technology-enabled learning activities.
Build a GoAnimate video that represents your unique skills and talents.
I. Fostering Creativity |15 minutes
How do we foster creativity in students?
Support and encourage students to try without fear of judgement or failure.
Help students discover their own creative strengths.
What value do you see in integrating creativity into your daily lesson plans and activities?
References | Additional Resources
Kharbach, Med. "Teacher's Guide to Creativity ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning." Weblog post. Teacher's Guide to Creativity ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/05/teachers-guide-to-creativity.html>.
Spires, H., Wiebe, E., Young, C. A., Hollebrands, K. & Lee, J. (2009). Toward a New Learning Ecology: Teaching and Learning in 1:1 Environments. Friday Institute White Paper Series. NC State University: Raleigh, NC.
Overview
Integrating creativity-focused projects can fill the gap between student achievement and provide natural differentiation to fit the diverse skills, talents, and interests of your students through the use of technology, as well as provide them with the 21st century skills they will need to succeed in the global marketplace. In this session, you will learn about the importance of "creativity," and how you may integrate this "4C" into your classroom through the use of technology TODAY!!!Learning Outcomes
NCHS & KIPP staff will be able to:I. Fostering Creativity | 15 minutes
How do we foster creativity in students?
II. Go Animate Your Talent! | 25 minutes
GoAnimate.com
Build a GoAnimate video individually or in pairs that highlights, explains, or demonstrates a personal, hidden talent or skill.
For visual learners, here's a step-by-step visual guide to GoAnimate
Session 1:
Session 2:
III. Reflection | 10 minutes
What value do you see in integrating creativity into your daily lesson plans and activities?
References | Additional Resources
Kharbach, Med. "Teacher's Guide to Creativity ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning." Weblog post. Teacher's Guide to Creativity ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/05/teachers-guide-to-creativity.html>.
Robinson, Ken. "Ken Robinson Says Schools Kills Creativity." TED: Ideas Worth Sharing. TED Conferences, June 2009. Web. 15 Feb. 2013. <http://www.ted.com/playlists/24/re_imagining_school.html>.
Spires, H., Wiebe, E., Young, C. A., Hollebrands, K. & Lee, J. (2009). Toward a New Learning Ecology: Teaching and Learning in 1:1 Environments. Friday Institute White Paper Series. NC State University: Raleigh, NC.
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